Scott & Bailey

2011 • PBS
4.5
90 reviews
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Season 4 episodes (8)

1 Episode 1
10/8/14
When a vulnerable young man goes missing and a photo of him in the boot of a car appears on Facebook, the suspicion is he's dead already, but a search of a local quarry reveals the unexpected. Meanwhile, DCI Murray has to choose between her friends and colleagues Janet and Rachel.
2 Episode 2
9/13/14
Rachel's first job as Sergeant proves to be a baptism of fire, bringing with it all the challenges of a high profile, historical case. And while Janet keeps Gill's secret, she does share another with Rachel.
3 Episode 3
9/23/14
The murder of a gay man has all the markings of a hate crime, but why is his friend struggling to answer some simple questions? And as Janet has her first date, Rachel meets Sharon's new boyfriend.
4 Episode 4
9/30/14
As Syndicate 9 investigates the discovery of a woman's body in a Manchester hotel room, Gill introduces Rachel to high-flying DS Will Pemberton, unaware they are already well acquainted - they've been having a passionate, secret relationship for months. Meanwhile, Janet is keen to give her own love life a boost, especially after seeing how happy Ade is with his new partner Eleanor. However, a speed-dating event might not be the best option, as Janet finds herself treating each brief encounter like a police interrogation.
5 Episode 5
10/7/14
Unable to get used to the fact she was second choice for the sergeant's job, Rachel punishes Janet for keeping the truth from her, and although Will cheers her up with the news she has been chosen for a vice initiative, the detective is soon stung by Gill's harsh words. Meanwhile, an unconscious baby is admitted to hospital with injuries that do not match his parents' explanation of events, and when an unregistered child minder and her boyfriend enter the equation, it's unclear who had the boy's best interests at heart.
6 Episode 6
10/14/14
Janet tries to mend Elise's broken heart. When a couple are murdered in their pub, enquiries uncover unexpected family secrets.
7 Episode 7
10/21/14
A body on the moors leads Janet and Chris to a shocking discovery. While Rachel and Janet harbour concerns about Gill's behaviour, their own actions come under investigation.
8 Episode 8
10/28/14
The discovery of slaves turns a murder inquiry into a multi-agency investigation. Scott and Bailey are determined to get Gill through to retirement with her reputation intact.

About this show

A thrilling crime drama exploring the personal and professional lives of two female detectives, from award-winning writer Sally Wainwright. Detective Constable Rachel Bailey is 30, down-to-earth, noisy, argumentative and single. Her partner, Detective Constable Janet Scott, is 40, a diplomat and a thinker, as well as being a wife and mother. They both work for Manchester Metropolitan Police's prestigious Murder Investigation Team and, despite the obvious differences between them, they make a formidable team.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
90 reviews
Cheri Woodhaus
November 5, 2015
Couldnt wait to catch this show, but it was over much too soon..very interesting dynamics between characters..not your usual easy to predict situations
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A Google user
July 4, 2017
Sally Wainwright's an excellent writer. Quality work. Great character development. Wanted to binge- watch all the seasons...twice. Addicting.
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Bibi Andrade
November 11, 2014
I love this show with great female characters and the diologue is superb.
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